At Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky's request, our Pearl Street Cupboard & Café staff provided three meals a day to 139 asylum-seekers placed here in Framingham, until a state contractor took over food services. It was a short but impactful experience for our entire staff as we all pitched in to package and deliver the meals, and Mona's cultural insight and hands-on help was invaluable. Pearl Street Cupboard & Café Director Joe Mina led the team effort, which started the morning of Aug. 18 when we brought in Starbucks breakfast sandwiches served with yogurt, apples, bananas and a fruit cup to those individuals and families (many with small children) staying at Motel 6.